Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST100
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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
- Announced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST100 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S6400 (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S6400 was unveiled 2 years later than the ST100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S6400 grades against the ST100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6400 & Samsung ST100. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S6400 Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Samsung ST100
S6400 | ST100 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Nikon S6400
ST100 | S6400 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Samsung ST100
S6400 | ST100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6400 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6400 and the ST100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S6400 and ST100 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6400 and ST100.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S6400 to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent S6400 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6400 | Samsung ST100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6400 | Samsung ST100 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-08-22 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.6-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 gr (0.33 lbs) | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 160 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $500 | $250 |